Homestyle Peranakan Food In A Hawker Centre? Why I Learned To Cook | On The Red Dot - I Am A Hawker

28-year-old Sarah Sng disliked cooking but was always interested in starting her own business. She got a taste of what it’s like running an F&B outlet when her parents opened a small Peranakan eatery, giving her an opportunity to learn the ropes. Inspired to make Peranakan cuisine more accessible and affordable, Sarah left her corporate job to dive into the hawker scene.
When she first opened the stall, Sarah’s dad was the main chef and Sarah prepped only the side dishes. Determined to run the stall independently, she started learning to cook from her father. It wasn’t easy and came with its share of challenges. It took Sarah over a year to master the culinary craft and nuances of Nyonya food. Now, she has customers commenting that her food reminds them of their grandmothers’ cooking.
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Peranakan food in a hawker centre?
05:01 Sarah's journey to becoming a hawker
09:34 Learning to cook from her dad
13:10 Working hard to gain confidence
18:08 Serving bulk orders of hawker Peranakan food
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  • @sarahhhsng
    @sarahhhsng9 күн бұрын

    Hi all! Sarah here ☺️ Thank you to everyone and especially CNA for this feature ❤️ I truly appreciate all the kind words, support and encouragement! I am happy to continue to do what I do and looking forward to see ya’ll when you drop by! 😄

  • @Unteroffizier

    @Unteroffizier

    9 күн бұрын

    Are all the sets spicy? Can ask for non spicy serving?

  • @kennySg101

    @kennySg101

    9 күн бұрын

    @@Unteroffizier mostly spicy, try other food may be.

  • @AidenWinters871

    @AidenWinters871

    9 күн бұрын

    ​@Unteroffizier there is a non spicy set! The ayam sioh set and some sides are not spicy too!

  • @ewmurphy

    @ewmurphy

    8 күн бұрын

    Oh your stall is near my place. Will try out on Grab soon 🤗

  • @benjaminsamuel2740

    @benjaminsamuel2740

    7 күн бұрын

    Go Sarah go.. i will visit your stall on my next trip

  • @ragsoh
    @ragsoh9 күн бұрын

    This Nonya stall is my family's favourite. We would like buy takeways like 3-4 times a week. The owners are very nice people - especially the father Leon (Sarah is very polite too). They are very honest people doing an honest job. Their food is delicious and really down to earth.

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    9 күн бұрын

    thank you so much for your continued support, really appreciate it! ☺️

  • @chengjm7696
    @chengjm76965 күн бұрын

    Sarah has such positive vibes and with such supportive parents and sister, she will succeed! May I know the opening hours of the stall and which day are you off? Look forward to trying it! Thanks

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    5 күн бұрын

    thank you for the encouragement! yes, I am grateful to have a really great support system ☺️ we’re open 11.30am - 2.30pm and 5.00pm - 8.00pm (or until sold out) and closed on Sunday & Monday. See you soon!

  • @kennySg101
    @kennySg1019 күн бұрын

    Bring nonya food to hawker centre is a good idea. For most people, it is a bit expensive as a hawker food. But, comparing to restaurant, it is reasonable. I wish her success in her business

  • @___beyondhorizon4664

    @___beyondhorizon4664

    9 күн бұрын

    If she opens a store near me, I'm in so much trouble when I look at my scale 😅

  • @miklee4834
    @miklee48349 күн бұрын

    What a wonderful young lady. 😊

  • @reenaerh
    @reenaerh9 күн бұрын

    The food here is amazing, Sarah is such a sweet lady.

  • @peterpan9785
    @peterpan97859 күн бұрын

    We should only call them "Hawkers" after 2 years of operations in a hawker centre.. So Sarah deserved the title of a "Hawker" since she survive for almost 3 years now. Good Job!

  • @jayechen5520
    @jayechen55209 күн бұрын

    I stay tampines and occasionally will walk over to pasir ris hawker to eat. This stall, wild olives (western) and prawnaholic (prawn mee) are the best options there. Used to have the reimundo congee also v good but closed down so sad. Anyway, it's rare to find peranakan food!!! So very happy to have this store here 🤓

  • @melmelexplores

    @melmelexplores

    9 күн бұрын

    Agree about the congee 😢

  • @Wanyann
    @Wanyann8 күн бұрын

    Well done, Sarah, no success without sweat, blood, and tears. You had finally made it to the route of success. Congratulations to you may your business prosper to great heights.

  • @user-be5mk5em4e
    @user-be5mk5em4e2 күн бұрын

    I love Peranakan food. All praise for her to work so hard for the stall and continue to persevere. Terima kasich.

  • @josyjo4863
    @josyjo48639 күн бұрын

    loving these hawker series!

  • @sunchildtine
    @sunchildtine8 күн бұрын

    👍thumbs up, Sarah. many young hawkers just want to do trendy food. we need to keep heritage food alive. a popular Teochew Satay Beehon stall in Redhill is also being looked after by the owner's son. it's nice to see young hawkers wanting to continue their family legacy & do it with passion.

  • @MaxGarmin
    @MaxGarmin9 күн бұрын

    Have tried and really liked it…highly recommended if you are around Pasir Ris! Keep up the good work Sara!

  • @joisitta
    @joisitta4 күн бұрын

    So lovely daughter father ❤

  • @miklee4834
    @miklee48347 күн бұрын

    People do not see all the hard work and long hours running a hawker food stall. People also do not see the high rental and ingredients costs and how difficult it is to make a profit.

  • @oldcuteboy
    @oldcuteboy5 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and teaching, Awesome food my friend!

  • @eddiensw
    @eddiensw9 күн бұрын

    Wonderful young lady..being a hawker is really not easy. but if that is your passion..ganbatte.

  • @manofthehour_
    @manofthehour_Сағат бұрын

    Very fair prices for Peranakan food. We need to get over the idea that eating at a hawker centre should cost +/-$5 and under.

  • @peterho71
    @peterho716 күн бұрын

    Such a loving bond... Nice!

  • @frankietatcanbearrange3874
    @frankietatcanbearrange38749 күн бұрын

    Waaa i wanna go to try it as i'm a Peranakan too must make it there to support

  • @ew6004

    @ew6004

    9 күн бұрын

    Me too. Will travel there some day to support. I love peranakan food. Well done, Sarah. God bless

  • @thefamouscookiedough
    @thefamouscookiedough20 сағат бұрын

    What an inspiring young lady! I will be sure to check out the store when I am in Pasir Ris!!

  • @Kaif08610
    @Kaif086109 күн бұрын

    This looks yummy, I hope to try it some time! And how does Sarah's dad looks so young?!

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    9 күн бұрын

    yes, please do, looking forward to serve you! ☺️ I have no idea too, blessed with good genes 😂 hahaha

  • @eggie011
    @eggie0119 күн бұрын

    Will give it a try.

  • @kianomics1614
    @kianomics16149 күн бұрын

    Tried it before. Food is great

  • @Unteroffizier
    @Unteroffizier9 күн бұрын

    I been to the hawker centre once - airy, clean.

  • @tkyap2524
    @tkyap25249 күн бұрын

    Yes, it is affordable and not necessary to be cheap.

  • @cybergod77
    @cybergod779 күн бұрын

    Well Done!

  • @wolfberrypureberry73
    @wolfberrypureberry738 күн бұрын

    You Go Girl !!

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    5 күн бұрын

    thank you!! 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @edwinteo2034
    @edwinteo20343 күн бұрын

    I'm from Singapore but moved to NYC 30 some years ago, dishes you made sure looks delicious but wondering why you would use packaged coconut milk where the natural coconut is so plentiful and easy to get there, makes a really big difference. I can't get real coconut milk here and have to settle for the ones from Thailand. Happy for you, not many are ready for hard work.

  • @janeloh2952
    @janeloh29529 күн бұрын

    Blessed with Gd Health cum brisk business plus Joy always……. Fighting!!!

  • @emersongideon
    @emersongideon9 күн бұрын

    VERY COOL SARAH

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    8 күн бұрын

    HAHAHA thanks Emer!! 😊

  • @davidchung4691
    @davidchung46919 күн бұрын

    I live abroad but coming to SG anytime soon. Can you tell me the address of your stall? Thanks and hope to sample your fare soon.👌🏻

  • @fynvox

    @fynvox

    9 күн бұрын

    maps.app.goo.gl/5qUhS7p8BSkNwBWY8 Nyonya Pok Pok Kay 110 Pasir Ris Central, #02-23 Hawker Centre, Singapore 519641

  • @javenjoshuateo3460

    @javenjoshuateo3460

    9 күн бұрын

    110 Pasir Ris Central, #02-23 Hawker Centre, Singapore 519641

  • @melmelexplores

    @melmelexplores

    9 күн бұрын

    It’s at Pasir Ris Hawker Centre!

  • @celestialstar124
    @celestialstar1247 күн бұрын

    I stay west but i will take my parents go all the way to this stall to support her and treat my parents some nonya food. Indeed not common to see nonya food at hwaker as its usually more expensive as its labour intensive. Also nonya food definitely sell well as my grandmother also sell nonya food pre covid. She got covid and retired after long term covid.

  • @eleanorsng4687

    @eleanorsng4687

    6 күн бұрын

    The off day is sunday n monday Tues to sat opening hour are 11.30am to 2.30pm 5pm to 8 pm

  • @hom3r
    @hom3r8 күн бұрын

    8.20 okay la.... western also close to that range...

  • @jerminho
    @jerminho9 күн бұрын

    Do they have ayam bush kerluak on the menu?

  • @ragsoh

    @ragsoh

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes they do but I think it is only available on the end of every month. Do check with them to confirm. It is delicious.

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    9 күн бұрын

    Hi, yes we do! we do it on the last week of the month - Thurs, Fri and Sat ☺️

  • @rubyseah590
    @rubyseah5909 күн бұрын

    Is the stall open daily?

  • @sarahhhsng

    @sarahhhsng

    9 күн бұрын

    Hi there! we’re open 11.30am - 2.30pm and 5.00pm- 8.00pm (or until sold out) we’re closed every Sunday & Monday ☺️

  • @louong93
    @louong937 күн бұрын

    Nyonya food is from Malaysia or Singapore? Let me guess, its a Malaysian food. Correct me if i am wrong.

  • @MrBoliao98
    @MrBoliao989 күн бұрын

    I don't agree, but she maintain quality, I respect quality.

  • @karebu2
    @karebu23 күн бұрын

    Why more than 10% dislikes for this video?

  • @MsSunspa
    @MsSunspa8 күн бұрын

    I thought she is going to say ‘I’m thankful that… my Dad helped me from the start….’

  • @joelchan6169
    @joelchan61698 күн бұрын

    @12:35 hahaha

  • @spicybrown75
    @spicybrown759 күн бұрын

    What is peranakan food?

  • @jiwoonmixx8466

    @jiwoonmixx8466

    9 күн бұрын

    imigrant chinese man married malay woman and get child with new identity, and make mix culture, Mix food = peranakan (child) peranakan food is more malay food style and some modification follow chinese taste

  • @spicybrown75

    @spicybrown75

    9 күн бұрын

    @@jiwoonmixx8466 ok. Thank you!

  • @devildevil2271
    @devildevil22718 күн бұрын

    Only housewives have time to cook, time consuming and tiring 😂😂

  • @Astrovale123
    @Astrovale1239 күн бұрын

    But no gloves while preparing the ingredients…?

  • @iantan6978

    @iantan6978

    9 күн бұрын

    Gloves on only when handling cooked food items. Ingredients before cooking can be handled without gloves.

  • @jianlinli5298

    @jianlinli5298

    8 күн бұрын

    Actually gloves is not clean n hygiene u think.. When gloves on u don't wash hands as often compare without gloves..

  • @anziar3038
    @anziar30389 күн бұрын

    Those who are willing to work hard in s'pore are bound to do well and earn high wages. On the other hand, there are those that don't take education or work seriously and end up with low wages. They then blame everyone except themselves. They're a burden to the country.😂😂

  • @user-lu6sq9xv5q
    @user-lu6sq9xv5q6 күн бұрын

    it is so unhygienic to wash the chicken meat in the washing sink!! yucks! to think that her dad is ex chef fr a hotel! I won't patronise this stall. Will ask my frds cols and relatives not to too! thanks for the video. if not we won't know how they actually handling the raw chicken meat!!

  • @eleanorsng4687

    @eleanorsng4687

    5 күн бұрын

    For sure they have 2 sinks. 1 sink especially just to wash the chicken.

  • @AidenWinters871

    @AidenWinters871

    5 күн бұрын

    Bacteriae are 'killed' during the cooking process. By right, there is no need to even wash the chicken. Just like the wearing of gloves may not indicate a higher standard of sanitation, maybe we, on our part, should refrain from making assumptions that they do not maintain acceptable hygiene standards nor spread anything without first confirming our 'truths'

  • @bren_da_
    @bren_da_6 күн бұрын

    I was very distracted by the heavy fake lashes👎🏻.

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